Why we're painting Phoenix purple this October

Betty Guardado

Submitted photo/City of Phoenix

Tell Us What You Think

What are your thoughts on the 14th annual Paint Phoenix Purple Campaign during October to raise awareness and support victims of domestic violence? Tell us in 300 words or less at yourvalley.net/letters, or email your comments, name, address and contact number to AzOpinions@iniusa.org.

OPINION — The city of Phoenix encourages everyone to join us during October in raising awareness and supporting victims of domestic violence in the 14th annual Paint Phoenix Purple Campaign. 

Domestic violence is among the most widespread and dangerous health and safety challenges in our community. Paint Phoenix Purple is a local campaign brought to you by a collaboration of more than 50 community, private and public organizations. 

The city of Phoenix remains steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and supporting survivors of domestic violence. The Phoenix Police Department, together with the Victim Services Division within the city’s Family Advocacy Center, provides direct assistance to survivors.

Available services include emergency support, orders of protection, medical examinations and documentation, child protective services, victim advocacy and crisis counseling.  

Phoenix will provide resources throughout the month and will host several events. For more information or how you can get involved, please visit PaintPhoenixPurple.org.   

Councilmember Betty Guardado represents District 5 on the Phoenix City Council. This was distributed as part of her newsletter. Please submit comments at yourvalley.net/letters or email them to AzOpinions@iniusa.org. We are committed to publishing a wide variety of reader opinions, as long as they meet our Civility Guidelines.